Patient leaflet - Hirudoid gel
1. WHAT HIRUDOID GEL IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Hirudoid Gel contains the active substance heparinoid.
Hirudoid Gel is a local anti-coagulant preparation which, when applied to the skin, relieves pain and inflammation in addition to promoting healing in superficial thrombophlebitis (inflammation of the veins) and bruising (including haematoma).
2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE HIRUDOID GEL
Do not use Hirudoid Gel:
- if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to heparinoid or any of the other ingredients of Hirudoid Gel (listed in section 6)
- if you have broken skin, or on large areas of skin
- on or near sensitive areas such as the mouth, eyes or ano-genital regions.
Hirudoid Gel should NOT be used on children under the age of 5 years old.
Warnings and precautions
- Hirudoid Gel is for external use only. Do NOT swallow.
- Do not exceed the dose stated in section 3.
- Talk to your doctor if your signs of injury or illness do not improve or get worse. – Do not smoke or go near naked flames - risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it. See section 4 for information about possible side-effects.
Other medicines and Hirudoid Gel
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Hirudoid Gel contains 0.5% w/w propylene glycol per application
Please read the back of this leaflet.
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
HIRUDOID GEL
heparinoid 0.3% w/w
3. HOW TO USE HIRUDOID GEL
External use only. Do not swallow.
- Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Before use, pierce the tube seal with the spiked top of the cap.
- The amount of gel you use will depend on the size of the area being treated. • Apply 2-6 inches (5-15 cm) of gel as a thin layer to the affected area at any one time. • You can apply Hirudoid Gel up to four times a day.
- Do not exceed this dose.
- If the area is tender to touch, you can apply the gel to the skin surrounding the affected area. • Remember to wash your hands after applying Hirudoid Gel, unless this is the area being treated. • If you accidentally swallow some of this gel, it is unlikely to be serious. However, you should contact your doctor or a hospital casualty department.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE-EFFECTS
Like all medicines, Hirudoid Gel can cause side-effects, although not everybody gets them. Rarely, Hirudoid Gel can cause a rash in sensitive individuals. If this occurs, STOP using the gel and tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for ‘MHRA Yellow Card’ in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. HOW TO STORE HIRUDOID GEL
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children
Do not use Hirudoid Gel after the expiry date which is stated on the tube and carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Store below 25°C.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. CONTENTS OF THE PACK AND OTHER INFORMATION
What Hirudoid Gel contains
The active substance is 0.3% w/w heparinoid.
The other ingredients are isopropyl alcohol, polyacrylic acid, propylene glycol (E1520), purified water and sodium hydroxide.
What Hirudoid Gel looks like and the contents of the pack
Hirudoid Gel is a colourless gel available in aluminium lacquered tubes of 50 grams.
Marketing Authorisation Holder: Thornton & Ross Ltd., Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK.
Manufacturers:
Mobilat Produktions GmbH, Luitpoldstrasse 1, 85276 Pfaffenhofen, Germany. Wagener & Co. GmbH, Lohesch 60, 49525 Lengerich, Germany.
This leaflet was last revised in July 2025.
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9382608 2507 GB Version - Origination date: V1.0 - 25.03.25 Modified date/Initials: 25.03.25 / 27 MOC Number.:
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148 x 210 mm
7 pt